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BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE OIIDER NUMBER 33
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2 of the United States Constitution mandates that the nation
undertake a census of population every ten years; and
WHEREAS, the next Census is to take place on April 1, 20 10; and
WHEREAS, it is vitally important that all households complete a Census form; and
WHEREAS, the Census will determine how the national government distributes $400 billion
annually to fund critical community services and generate jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Census will also determine how many seats North Carolina will have in the
United States House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina received an additional Congressional district following the
2000 census by a margin of fewer than 1,000 residents counted; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that accurate data comes from populations that are historically
difficult to count, including non-native English speakers, low income households, and children; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that the Census is as accurate as possible, strategic planning
is required to effectively account for these populations in the most efficient manner possible; and
WHEREAS, the United States Census bureau encourages all states to form a Complete
Count Committee with the goals of heightening awareness about the 2010 Census and encouraging
the populace to participate in the United States Census of Population.
NOW THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws
of North Carolina, IT IS SO ORDERED:
Section 1. Establishment and Membership
The North Carolina Complete Count Committee (hereafter the "Committee") is hereby established.
The Committee shall be comprised of at least 35 members and no more than 50 members who shall

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE OIIDER NUMBER 33
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2 of the United States Constitution mandates that the nation
undertake a census of population every ten years; and
WHEREAS, the next Census is to take place on April 1, 20 10; and
WHEREAS, it is vitally important that all households complete a Census form; and
WHEREAS, the Census will determine how the national government distributes $400 billion
annually to fund critical community services and generate jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Census will also determine how many seats North Carolina will have in the
United States House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina received an additional Congressional district following the
2000 census by a margin of fewer than 1,000 residents counted; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that accurate data comes from populations that are historically
difficult to count, including non-native English speakers, low income households, and children; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that the Census is as accurate as possible, strategic planning
is required to effectively account for these populations in the most efficient manner possible; and
WHEREAS, the United States Census bureau encourages all states to form a Complete
Count Committee with the goals of heightening awareness about the 2010 Census and encouraging
the populace to participate in the United States Census of Population.
NOW THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws
of North Carolina, IT IS SO ORDERED:
Section 1. Establishment and Membership
The North Carolina Complete Count Committee (hereafter the "Committee") is hereby established.
The Committee shall be comprised of at least 35 members and no more than 50 members who shall